What Is the Most Important Factor in Determining an Offender's

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor in determining an offender's sentence?

• A)seriousness of the offense
• B)the offender's level of cooperation
• C)the offender's prior record
• D)recommendations made by the victim

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